twodivers

Hey, the photos are fine! I'm one of those guys that has my vehicles delivered without all the extraneous badging (including model), so I'll reserve judgement on the etching until I see it - if my ML is ever delivered!!

Not sure how others feel, but IMO M-B is getting a bit GM-like with all the crap they stick on now - BlueEfficiency, turbo, 4Matic, etc. Just clutters up an otherwise beautiful surface!

GregW / Oregon

It's pretty subtle - doesn't bother me.

MD Boy

Nice! Great pic's, YYZ! Thanks for sharing.

The light's look great. So glad I waited.

lboudreau

Awesome pics! thanks YYZ. Too bad they have that damn amber bar. Looks like I'm going to be buying the euro headlamps when they are available.

MD Boy

What are the Euro Headlamps?

lboudreau

The euro ones have the white led strip and no amber side markers. I find it matches better with the LED running lamps in the bumper. Otherwise it's the same headlamp

MD Boy

Thank you for explaining. I agree, the white LED's would look better.

GregW / Oregon

I didn't know that top curved strip was normally on with amber light - those are the turn signals, right? And I assume the inset lights at the lower inside are cornering lights? Why are the lower LEDs not on in thse photos - is that because of a DRL setting?

lboudreau

There is a strip of LEDs at the very top which is the turn signal, and then right bellow there is a fiber optic strip lit by an amber LED on each end. The LED DRLs in the bumper won't illuminate unless the car is running I believe. I think YYZ just had the switch turned to the parking lamp selection which would have the tail lights and the marker lights in front on.

EDIT: I think I get what your saying: I don't think the turn signals are lit... I believe that may be the lighting in the dealer that is making them look lit, or possibly some light bleed from the LED fiber strip bellow it. Could be wrong.

YYZ-E55

The car was in the showroom and not running. The amber "torch" lights are the parking lights. The turn signals were not lit; they are the strip of LEDs right next to the torch.

I wouldn't be surprised if it is possible to change the LED for the amber torch to white, similar to the kits available for the newer BMWs with the corona rings.

serge01

ordered a ml 350 bluetec with pano and lighting on 01-04-12 and was given a delivery date of 10-04-012

71406

Ouch, will that be a 2013?

serge01

oops thats delivery 04-10-2012

rgags1458

Is it possible that the camera flash is reflected in the amber strip? It is very dissapointing that MB chose to roll out a new model before it was really ready. as ive posted before dealer says 2 ml 550s coming in with lighting pkg and pano roof. I dont want the roof or 550 but may have to lease it. X5,Cayenne is starting to look better by the minute

300DTurbo

October 4, 2012?
April 10, 2012?

Which one is it? We are Americans here!

300DTurbo

divers,

how did you request not to have the badging?
is that something you asked your SR?
will they give you the lettering and the badging on delivery (in a bag or envelope if you decide later to add it on there)?

thanks

YYZ-E55

Fishing line is your friend. There's a badge delete code for Europe; doesn't apply for NA.

twodivers

To my knowledge, YYZ-E55 is correct regarding the delete code. The dealer will do it prior to delivery and I suppose if asked, will give you the pieces - I have never asked.

I have also done the deed myself, and while fishing line would work, simply twisting the letters/numbers will also do the job. Then, you need to remove the remaining adhesive, and buff out the spot.

I'm a bit of a minimalist - I prefer only the Star. I've never understood why anyone needs to know the model, whether or not is it turbo, supercharged, 4Matic, has intelligent lights, etc. etc. But I recognize that is a highly personal preference and not everyone agrees.

demolisher

Just ordered a ML350 on friday 02/10/2012 with
1. Premium Pack
2. Advanced driving pack
3. Bi-xenon
4. Running boards

Was told delivery will be May 2012, at the earliest, possibly June.

This is from MB Mavis (Mississagua) store.

serge01

ordered january 4 -2012 and was given an april 10 2012 delivery date
with pano and lighting.was told of delay for lighting availabilty was march wich is no problem for me, but i was not aware at the time of all these stories on the forum.spoke to salesman 1 week later and he assured me of delivery april 10 at the latest maybe before.

300DTurbo

March 6, 2012 is the "projected" build date.

Can anyone give me an idea of when I should expect it in TX?

lboudreau

When is the build date? I'm in Halifax and my build is March 11th but delivery is slated for april 26th...

snemi00

YYZ which dealership was this vehicle at? Wish they were white LED's for sure.

I hopefully have my Tenorite 350 with lighting pkg and sport pkg coming March 12th....Fingers crossed.

GregW / Oregon

Takes about 17 days to Oregon, according to my dealer, so should be a little less than that I'd think. Your dealer should know.

YYZ-E55

MB Midtown